OMG, it's happening! Late-night TV just got a major shake-up that's been a long time coming. Stephen Colbert has OFFICIALLY announced the much-anticipated exact date of his very last episode of The Late Show, and yes, a whole buncha feelings are being FELT. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 21, 2026, y'all. That's when Colbert drops the mic, turns off the lights, and says goodnight for the final time. After more than a decade behind the desk, the king of smart snark is peacing out, and The Late Show will be no more. And honestly? Late night will never be the same.